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The Boxtrolls

  • 20142014
  • PGPG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
58K
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Ben Kingsley, Dee Bradley Baker, Steve Blum, Pat Fraley, Nick Frost, Nika Futterman, Tracy Morgan, Fred Tatasciore, Elle Fanning, Richard Ayoade, and Isaac Hempstead Wright in The Boxtrolls (2014)
A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator.
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A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator.A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator.A young orphaned boy raised by underground cave-dwelling trash collectors tries to save his friends from an evil exterminator.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
58K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Graham Annable
    • Anthony Stacchi
  • Writers
    • Irena Brignull(screenplay)
    • Adam Pava(screenplay)
    • Alan Snow(novel "Here Be Monsters!")
  • Stars
    • Ben Kingsley(voice)
    • Jared Harris(voice)
    • Nick Frost(voice)
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  • Directors
    • Graham Annable
    • Anthony Stacchi
  • Writers
    • Irena Brignull(screenplay)
    • Adam Pava(screenplay)
    • Alan Snow(novel "Here Be Monsters!")
  • Stars
    • Ben Kingsley(voice)
    • Jared Harris(voice)
    • Nick Frost(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 154User reviews
    • 240Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 8 wins & 61 nominations total

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    Dee Bradley Baker, Steve Blum, Fred Tatasciore, and Isaac Hempstead Wright in The Boxtrolls (2014)
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    Top cast

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    Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley
    • Snatcheras Snatcher
    • (voice)
    Jared Harris
    Jared Harris
    • Lord Portley-Rindas Lord Portley-Rind
    • (voice)
    Nick Frost
    Nick Frost
    • Mr. Troutas Mr. Trout
    • (voice)
    Richard Ayoade
    Richard Ayoade
    • Mr. Picklesas Mr. Pickles
    • (voice)
    Steve Blum
    Steve Blum
    • Shoeas Shoe
    • (voice)
    • …
    Dee Bradley Baker
    Dee Bradley Baker
    • Fishas Fish
    • (voice)
    • …
    Max Mitchell
    • Baby Eggsas Baby Eggs
    • (voice)
    Tracy Morgan
    Tracy Morgan
    • Mr. Gristleas Mr. Gristle
    • (voice)
    Nika Futterman
    Nika Futterman
    • Oil Canas Oil Can
    • (voice)
    • …
    Pat Fraley
    • Fragileas Fragile
    • (voice)
    • …
    Fred Tatasciore
    Fred Tatasciore
    • Clocksas Clocks
    • (voice)
    • …
    Isaac Hempstead Wright
    Isaac Hempstead Wright
    • Eggsas Eggs
    • (voice)
    Elle Fanning
    Elle Fanning
    • Winnie Portley-Rindas Winnie Portley-Rind
    • (voice)
    Maurice LaMarche
    Maurice LaMarche
    • Sir Langsdaleas Sir Langsdale
    • (voice)
    James Urbaniak
    James Urbaniak
    • Sir Broderickas Sir Broderick
    • (voice)
    • …
    Brian George
    Brian George
    • Boulangeras Boulanger
    • (voice)
    • …
    Toni Collette
    Toni Collette
    • Lady Cynthia Portley-Rindas Lady Cynthia Portley-Rind
    • (voice)
    Simon Pegg
    Simon Pegg
    • Herbert Trubshawas Herbert Trubshaw
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Graham Annable
      • Anthony Stacchi
    • Writers
      • Irena Brignull(screenplay)
      • Adam Pava(screenplay)
      • Alan Snow(novel "Here Be Monsters!")
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Because all of the actors and actresses recorded their parts separately, Simon Pegg was initially unaware of best friend Nick Frost's participation in the project, and vice versa.
    • Goofs
      When the teddy bear's music box runs down, Baby Eggs hands the mechanism to Fish who gives the key only two half-turns. The music box then plays again, with its key somehow able to unwind for many revolutions. Later on after the Boxtrolls wake up, this impossibility is repeated, but is even worse since now the key winds/unwinds in the opposite direction.
    • Quotes

      Winnie: BoxTroll Exterminators? They live down in Curds Way.

      Eggs: How do I get there?

      Winnie: Curds Way?

      [pointing at street sign "Milk Street"]

      Winnie: Milk turns into it.

      [rimshot is heard]

    • Crazy credits
      After the first part of the credits, Mr. Trout and Mr. Pickles have a philosophical discussion about their place in the world while, around them, that world carries on.
    • Alternate versions
      In the Latin American Spanish dubbing, Madam Fru Fru speaks in an Argentinean accent instead of a French one, and her song becomes a tango.
    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #51.16 (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      The Boxtrolls Song
      Words and Music by Eric Idle

      Demo music arranged by Marc Mann

      Arranged by Mark Orton & Ritchie Young

      Performed by Mark Orton & Loch Lomond

      Vocalist Sean Patrick Doyle

    User reviews154

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Dark and visually perfect, with some lighthearted fun. Brilliant.
    This mix of stop-motion and CGI brings a fun, charming tale that appeals to all ages.

    Set in the town of Cheesebridge (it's motto - a gouda place to live), the 'minion'-like creatures called boxtrolls have for years terrorised the habitants and are hunted by childcatcher-esque exterminator 'Archibald Snatcher', voiced by Sir Ben Kingsley, who has been promised a place in the town council if he's destroys every last one. The story is enjoyable, heartwarming and is really brought alive by the stop motion animation and topped by a plethora of famous British voices.

    The themes are a little darker than explored in a lot of younger-aimed films, and there is a sense of adventure and danger that you don't see in the majority of animations. But this doesn't mean that it isn't entertaining. Those who are fond of the Despicable Me's minions, will love the Boxtrolls' actions and personalities, resulting in many lighthearted moments too.

    For those that have seen creator Laika's other works - Coraline and Paranorman - you will enjoy this very much. They don't have as much of a fan base as the biggest stop motion Aardman - the visionaries behind Wallace & Gromit, but their quirkier, darker animations can appeal to a larger range of audiences. Here, with their third film, they have made really enjoyable film, entertaining from beginning to end. Be sure to stay at the end for a little credit sting showing how it was made.
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    • Sep 16, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 2014 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Here Be Monsters
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • Laika Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $50,837,305
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,275,239
      • Sep 28, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $108,255,770
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Datasat

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